white stork
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of white stork
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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The work by Rabone, from South Staffordshire, will examine how well the white stork can adapt to different environments and habitats, alongside what the public, farmers and land managers think about the plans.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
You know, Kevin, when I was growing up, a white stork was a symbol of someone bringing a baby to your front doorstep.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2024
With long legs and large wings, the white stork is a prominent star of the pageant that is animal migration.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 17, 2024
In today’s news roundup, Ex-President Barack Obama delivers two graduation speeches, several women over the age of 100 recover from the coronavirus, and the United Kingdom gets its first white stork chicks in 600 years.
From NewsForKids.net ● Jan. 29, 2024
A common white stork hasn't half the solid gravity of an adjutant or a marabou.
From The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 27, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly by Various
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